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Roundup of classic and popular festival foods, plus trending menu items

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I’ve been playing the Electone since I was six, mainly performing Disney music, anime songs, and music from dramas and films. I post performance videos on YouTube and social media, and I also give concerts. Building on my Electone experience, I took up synthesizer and piano during my student years and performed at school-sponsored events. As a writer, I’ve covered not only music-related topics but a wide range of genres, so I hope to draw on my experience to deliver articles that make readers think, “I want to try that!” or “I want to listen to that!”
Editor-in-Chief, RAG MUSICHane Keisuke
Editor-in-chief of RAG MUSIC. JFC-certified fact-checker. After working in a music studio and handling wedding sound, joined the RAG MUSIC editorial team in 2016. Experienced with a variety of instruments: marching band in elementary school, clarinet in junior high school wind ensemble, and drums in a band from high school onward. Drawing on my own musical activities and the experience gained through my work, I produce daily articles, including various song introductions, features on music festivals around the country, and live reports. In music, I enjoy not only rock from Japan and abroad but, lately, a wide range of J-pop as well.

When you go to a festival, the first things that catch your eye are all the food stalls, right? Game stalls like lotteries and yo-yo fishing are fun, and food stalls that everyone loves—from kids to adults—are a must.

In this article, we’ll introduce a roundup of classic festival foods.

We’ve picked a wide range, from longtime favorites to items that have become popular in recent years.

If you’re wondering what to eat at a festival or which type of stall to run, be sure to check this out!

Summary of classic and popular festival foods, including trendy menu items (31–40)

Tornado potato

Make Tornado Potatoes with 100-yen Store Items: Recreate Harajuku’s Tornado Potatoes! Easy Cooking

Tornado potato

Tornado potatoes, often seen at festivals, are hearty and filling, and their unique look is super photogenic—so there’s no doubt they’ll be a hit if you sell them! Many people may wonder, “How do you cut a potato into a tornado shape?” but with a special tool—available even at 100-yen shops—you can easily slice potatoes into the tornado form.

Just skewer the spiral-cut potato and fry it, and you’re done! If you divide up the tasks, you’ll have them ready in no time.

Even the process of spiraling the potatoes can become a fun, memorable activity when you work together.

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In conclusion

We introduced a whole bunch of classic festival street foods. For many adults, some of them may have felt nostalgic! If any of the foods we featured caught your interest, be sure to look for them at your next festival. And if you’re running a stall yourself, don’t forget to keep an eye on the latest food trends!